The Crusaders flogged the Hurricanes 47-7 at Jade Stadium earlier tonight in a game that was Crusaders all the way for the most part. Crusader replacement Scott Hamilton scored a hat trick of tries that were set up by Rico Gear - who scored one himself. Daniel Carter and Greg Somerville also went over for the Crusaders. Justin Marshall out did himself at scrum half tonight, and Richie McCaw pinched a lot of ball at the breakdown. Twice the Hurricanes strung together 10+ phases of play, only to lose the ball to the Crusaders to zoom to the other end of the field for five pointers. Oh well... there's always next year for the Canes. Total class from the Canterbury boys who will host the final next week.

I'm changing my tip on the Bulls - I reckon the Tahs will win - by 8 :-)

Go Tahs!